Trying to get my fiancee into a game. What's a good coop?

max76249 · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:31

Hey guys,

Basically, I've convinced my fiancee that it'll be a lot of fun to play a game together. I genuinely think this, but she's a little skeptical. I was thinking an ARPG, something like Path of Exile, but if you guys have any experience with something like this, or a different kind of suggestion that you think would be good. Something free would be preferable.

Thanks for your help.

Moothead2 · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:32

Try the LEGO games if you have a couple of controllers. Great Co-op games and great for easing people into gaming.

IRLeetly · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:35

Maybe the Trine series or Portal 2? Both cost money though but I'll bet cheaper than a couple of beers come the Steam sale in a couple of weeks.

Also log into steam and look up the free games.

eekfek · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:38

Something Like Lord of the Rings Online might be a good idea. Pick two classes that complement each other healer/DPS and explore the lands.

Winky_The_Winking_Turtle · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:41

Does she like violence? If so, I'd suggest L4D2, as the game really forces you to work as a team, and also Portal 2 hands down.

Zefan · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:41

Guitar Hero.

Make sure you show her how amazing you are with all fingers on all the buttons, and make her cry by mocking her when she struggles with only 3.

When she stops crying she'll start to think of your amazing fingerwork applied in a different manner, and this will lead to a far superior game.

Aedus · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:41

Portal 2 would be my first choice. It's fun and it has a certain quality which anyone can really get in to.

If you want an ARPG then Torchlight 2, as it's more cutesy compared to PoE. PoE is quite intimidating for people who don't really game.

Others to consider: Dungeon Defenders, Castle Crashers, Magicka, Borderlands 2, Dead Island, Orcs Must Die 2, Trine 2.

Zefan · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:42

Aedus said:
Portal 2.

It's fun and it has a certain quality which anyone can really get in to.

That "Annoyingly inferior to the original" quality?

FrenchTart · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:51

Get a cheap PS3 and pick up Pixel Junk Monsters.

theonejat · 21 Jun 2013 at 17:56

Marvel heroes is free. If you are looking for a bit of fun/comedy I'd try the Lego games, love them all.

If you have a PS3 try the LittleBigPlanet games.

D3lirious · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:39

Terraria.

Not free but should be pretty cheap. My fiancée was borderline obsessed with this.

413x · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:43

We play

Portal on pc
Halo, gears, forza on xbox

Like halo the best

ZG002 · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:48

PS3 and Little big planet, Job done.

barmyllama · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:48

Another one for Portal 2 and Trine 2

jakspyder · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:49

EvE online

welshdapper · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:54

ZG002 said:
PS3 and Little big planet, Job done.

+1

loved little big planet

arknor · 21 Jun 2013 at 19:57

jakspyder said:
EvE online

everyman needs someone to haul the spoils of war or someone to go pick up skills

my ex used to love the tomb raider games guess it doesnt have coop though? never tried the modern ones

bushmins · 21 Jun 2013 at 20:11

In my experience with wifes and women playing games, as long as they can play around with different outfits/clothes they are content. So id say a mmorpg. EQ2 or the like.

Skeeter · 21 Jun 2013 at 22:08

Any Lego game (play a franchise she likes)
LBP/LBP2
Rayman Origins

I've had great success with the above. We have completed 7 of the Lego games, and are eagerly awaiting the Marvel one due at the end of the year.

arknor · 21 Jun 2013 at 22:20

bushmins said:
In my experience with wifes and women playing games, as long as they can play around with different outfits/clothes they are content. So id say a mmorpg. EQ2 or the like.

yea loads of couples play mmos he probably doesnt have 2 gaming pcs though